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Set the depth regulator lever with the detent pin in one of the higher holes. This
will allow for shallow cultivation necessary to turn over weeds,and break up and
aerate the soil.
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE AND
AND
AND
AND STORAGE
STORAGE
STORAGE
STORAGE
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Keeping the tiller in top running condition will prolong the tiller's life, and help it
obtain optimum performance whenever you wish to still your garden.
To help you properly care for the rototiller, the following pages include a maintenance
schedule, routine inspection procedures,and simple maintenance procedures using
basic hand tools. Other service tasks that are more difficult, or require special tools,
are best handled by professionals and are normally performed by a qualified
mechanic.
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Good maintenance is your responsibility , poor maintenance is an invitation to
trouble.
Follow good shop practices.
Keep service area clean and dry.
Bes sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.
Use adequate light for the job at hand.
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Make sure the engine is off before you begin any maintenance or repairs. This will eliminate
several potential hazards:
Carbon
Carbon
Carbon
Carbon monoxide
monoxide
monoxide
monoxide poisoning
poisoning
poisoning
poisoning from
from
from
from engine
engine
engine
engine exhaust.
exhaust.
exhaust.
exhaust.
Be sure there is adequate ventilation whenever you operate the engine.
Never operate the engine in a closed building.
Burns
Burns
Burns
Burns from
from
from
from hot
hot
hot
hot parts.
parts.
parts.
parts.
Let the engine and exhaust system cool before touching.
Injury
Injury
Injury
Injury from
from
from
from moving
moving
moving
moving parts.
parts.
parts.
parts.
Do not run the engine unless instructed to do so .
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Read the instructions before you begin, and make sure you have the tools and skills required.
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To reduce the possibility of fire or explosion, be careful when working around gasoline. Use
only a nonflammable solvent, not gasoline, to clean parts. Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames
away from all fuel-related parts.
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Always use personal protection devices such as eye,hand and hearing protectors when
performing any service or maintenance.
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Frequently check tiller tines. They should be free of nicks and cracks and securely fastened in
place.
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Periodically tighten all bolts,buts,screws,and check that all pins are properly installed to
make certain unit is safe to operate.
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When completing maintenance or service , make sure all safety guards and devices are
